Continuous Improvement Manager
Dana Corp, Gordonsville, TN, United States
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose Responsible for driving and overseeing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance within an organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and proactively work to improve plant safety and maintain a safe work environment
Support and deploy Dana Henderson's Operating System system initiatives through various programs including Black Belt and EIM
Maintain Measurables on team performance and continuous improvement activities to supply customers with on-time deliveries
Lead efforts to reduce cost and improve efficiency to meet Dana and customer objectives
Ability to learn and implement all elements of The Dana Operating System (DOS), Lead Kaizen & Zero Defect Teams
Implement DOS throughout the plant
Support New Program Projects
Coordinate Kaizen Projects and Implementations
Poke-yoke designs and implementations for customer expectations of less than 15 ppm.
Ability to support, implement, and teach Dana Henderson's Lean initiatives
Proactive approach to unplanned downtime
Cost estimating, cost control and cost savings
Maintaining facility and production capacity
Lead and support production activities
Support Production line improvements as needed
Continuously support 5S's program to achieve and maintain world class housekeeping
Track and improve in process buffer quantities
Requirements
Safety and Quality oriented
Green Belt Certification preferred
Experience with the Toyota Production System and the ability to implement
Experience in Manufacturing, MIG welding, training and team member involvement teams
Experience in equipment and process set up
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, frame works, lotus notes)
Ability to travel, overnight, for one or more weeks at a time
Ability to effectively lead and direct teams
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Good organizational and time management skills
Good interpersonal skills
Positive attitude
Ability to establish and reach work goals
Prior leadership experience
Knowledge of prototype management
Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field and several years business experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations function.
5 or more years of experience in manufacturing leadership/ management
Knowledge of Toyota Production System
Self-starter, organized, and driven to deliver on key tasks and accountabilities. Attentive to detail and results-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong report-writing, technical presentation and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Job Purpose Responsible for driving and overseeing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance within an organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and proactively work to improve plant safety and maintain a safe work environment
Support and deploy Dana Henderson's Operating System system initiatives through various programs including Black Belt and EIM
Maintain Measurables on team performance and continuous improvement activities to supply customers with on-time deliveries
Lead efforts to reduce cost and improve efficiency to meet Dana and customer objectives
Ability to learn and implement all elements of The Dana Operating System (DOS), Lead Kaizen & Zero Defect Teams
Implement DOS throughout the plant
Support New Program Projects
Coordinate Kaizen Projects and Implementations
Poke-yoke designs and implementations for customer expectations of less than 15 ppm.
Ability to support, implement, and teach Dana Henderson's Lean initiatives
Proactive approach to unplanned downtime
Cost estimating, cost control and cost savings
Maintaining facility and production capacity
Lead and support production activities
Support Production line improvements as needed
Continuously support 5S's program to achieve and maintain world class housekeeping
Track and improve in process buffer quantities
Requirements
Safety and Quality oriented
Green Belt Certification preferred
Experience with the Toyota Production System and the ability to implement
Experience in Manufacturing, MIG welding, training and team member involvement teams
Experience in equipment and process set up
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, frame works, lotus notes)
Ability to travel, overnight, for one or more weeks at a time
Ability to effectively lead and direct teams
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Good organizational and time management skills
Good interpersonal skills
Positive attitude
Ability to establish and reach work goals
Prior leadership experience
Knowledge of prototype management
Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field and several years business experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations function.
5 or more years of experience in manufacturing leadership/ management
Knowledge of Toyota Production System
Self-starter, organized, and driven to deliver on key tasks and accountabilities. Attentive to detail and results-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong report-writing, technical presentation and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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